Chapter 3

Third POV

The moment Angel hit the water she swam away, hoping to avoid broken pieces from the chopper. Also wondering if Tex and Rachel had thought of that, but she knew Tex was trained. He would keep Rachel save at all costs. She had seen the way he looked at her.

Once she reached the surface of the water she took a deep breath. The second she got her breath she looked around for any sign of Tex and Rachel. But she saw nothing apart from pieces of the broken chopper.

Tex POV

I pulled Rachel with me out of the chopper. Once we were a safe distance of the chopper I let her go. ''Where is Angel?'' Rachel suddenly asked while looking around her with a scared look on her face ''ANGEL! ANGEL! ANGEL!'' She started shouting her name.

''Rachel! Rachel!'' Tex called her name trying to grab her attention. ''She will be fine I promise. She after all is a SEAL, she is trained for these kind of situations. She is going to find us or we will find her okay?'' trying to calm Rachel down a bit. From the looks of it, it seemed to work a bit.

That is until she remembered the cool box with all of her samples. Now she had to start all over again if they were lucky enough to even find the James now and if they still had some her equipment on board.

Just when Angel had returned from diving after the white cool box, she heard Rachel's voice calling her name. She saw the box fall and decided that she should get it in case there was anything left from it. After putting the strap of the box around her she started swimming in the direction of Rachel's voice.

Meanwhile on the Nathan James (Still Third POV)

Lieutenant Alisha Granderson was standing just outside by the bridge when she suddenly saw an explosion in the air. She ran inside. ''Sir did you see that? About 80 miles from here there was an explosion.'' Granderson said in a hurry while the XO stood up to get his binoculars to take a look. The XO after a second realised where Granderson was going with her thoughts. The radio message.

''Lieutenant Granderson get the tac team and the CO to the briefing room please. And tell them to hurry. This could be them'' the XO ordered while leaving the bridge hastily.

After Mason had picked up the message of Tex, the XO and CO had decided that they should let the whole crew know. They had played the message to the whole ship, it had caused a positive feeling throughout the entire crew. After that Tom, Mike and Russ had sat around the table discussing what the message meant. More like who were 'we'. Maybe Kara or Kathleen, they couldn't know for sure. Danny Green of course hoped it would be Kara after he heard the message loud and clear. Immediately picking up that there were more persons coming their way than just Tex.

But nobody thought of her. The one they thought was dead and couldn't get back. The one who was needed the most at the moment.

Mike Slattery's POV

Once I stepped into the briefing room the tac team was sitting there waiting patiently with Russ. And Tom pacing around the room impatiently. Tom immediately turned towards him. ''What is this about XO?'' he questioned while looking confused. Normally the CO would know ahead of time what the meeting was about.

''About five minutes ago Lieutenant Granderson noticed an explosion about 80 miles away from here'' he started being immediately stopped by Tom. ''What does this have to do with us? You know we can't do a thing at the moment with Peng watching us'' he said and explained. Mike looked around the room to see if someone picked up on his thoughts. ''But what if it is Tex? That's why we are here right?'' Russ said picking up on Mike's thoughts. Mike nodded and looked at Tom seeing him make the connection as well. ''I think we should sent a team to check it out'' Mike explained.

Not ten minutes later Burk, Green, Cruz, Wolf and Miller were ready to go.

Angel's POV

''ANGEL! ANGEL!'' I heard my name being called. I looked around and saw something shimmering in the distance. ''RACHEL! TEX! ARE YOU THERE?'' I called out.

When I got closer I saw Rachel waving with her arms. I swam towards them and immediately looked at them for any injuries. ''Are you guys okay? Did something hit you? Are you in pain?'' I asked a series of questions, the worry clear in my voice.

''Angel were fine, but we have to think of a plan. We are after all in the ocean.'' Tex tried to calm my nerves which helped a little bit.

Just then something crossed my mind. I took the white box in my hands and held it in front of me. Rachel's and Tex's eyes went wide. ''H..How did you get it?'' Rachel stuttered in amazement. And the hope was clearly written on her face, after having thought that she would have to start all over again.

''I saw it fall in the water. I haven't opened the box, not wanting to cause more damage if there is any.'' I said while smiling at her. She had such a grateful look on her face. That's when she tried to hug me, which isn't easy when you are swimming.

''Okay everything is good. Now I would like to find a way to get out of here, before that Japanese ship finds us If you don't mind.'' Tex interrupted the little moment. Rachel and I nodded both in agreement.

We decided to swim in the direction the radar last sent us before we got attacked.

That was when I heard something heading our way.

Third POV

The team just left the ship in the direction of the explosion. Loaded with guns just in case, after all they didn't know what they would come upon, it may be hostile. Before the team had left they had the conversation of a possible worse outcome. Which would be that if it were Tex and company, they wouldn't have made it.

You could sense the tension of the rig. Just from the thought that they didn't make it, they as in Tex and company. The tension on the bridge and in the CIC was also tense. The attending crew had been informed of the situation. Most of them didn't know what to think, happy at the thought that it could be them but also knowing that it was possible they were too late.

The rig was getting closer and closer. ''Alright everyone get ready! Don't shoot until we know who they are!'' Green called out over the noise of the rig. ''Cruz slow down the rig!'' He commanded while holding his hand up.

Angel had turned around after hearing the boat while Tex put his body in front of Rachel's to protect her. Angel had her handgun ready underwater, hoping to God it would still fire if needed. When the boat came closer in shooting distance she pointed the gun at it, ready to fire. Wanting to protect Rachel and Tex.

Tex POV

When I saw the rig coming closer I immediately recognized it. It was from the Nathan James. ''Over here! Over here!'' I called out.

Angel abruptly turned around to me with a look as if I was mad. ''What the hell do you think you are doing?!'' she screamed at me looking back ahead of her ready to shoot the incoming company. ''Angel calm down it's the James'' I quickly explained.

The rig had stopped a few meters from them in the meantime. ''Ma'am put your weapon down please! We don't mean any harm!'' Burk called out from the rig. While I swam towards Angel and put my hand on the gun and took it out of her hands. ''It's okay Angel. Let's get out of here. I promise everything is fine'' I said in a reassuring voice.

Third POV

The three of them swam towards the rig, the guys on the rig still haven't recognized Rachel. When they reached the rig Tex and Angel gestured for Rachel to go first. They gave her a hand in getting on, Miller and Cruz ready to help her in.

The moment Miller and Cruz each took a hand of her and lifted her into the rig their eyes went wide. ''D..doctor S..Scott? it that you?'' Miller said while stuttering. The rest of them looking bewildered to. ''Alive and well she is my fellow teammates! But it would be great if you could help me and this lady into the rig as well!'' Tex responded impatiently.

''Captain we have got Tex and company. We are heading back to the James now!'' Green said through his radio with the biggest smile on his face. Tex and Angel had boarded the rig. Tex received numerous hugs from the guys and 'Welcome back's'. They still weren't over the shock of seeing Rachel alive. Rachel had asked not to tell the Captain that she was with them.

Angel sat a bit uncomfortable in the rig watching them reunite. It was a wonderful thing to see, they seemed so close like a family. It made her miss her brother even more, but she knew why they separated to keep each other safe. And they would reunite as soon as possible.

Tex cleared his throat trying to get Angel's attention. She looked up and saw the for her strangers also looking at her with curiosity. ''Angel I would like you to meet Lieutenant Green, Burk, Miller, Wolf and Cruz. Guys this is Angel she is a trained SEAL. She was the lieutenant of her SEAL team. We came along her and her brother. She has been a huge help in us getting here.'' Tex introduced them.

She gave them a nod and smiled softly. ''Nice to meet you'' she said which the guys returned. ''Now I don't mean to interrupt this little reunion, but before we went down we did see a Japanese destroyer out there. So I would like to get out of here if you don't mind'' Angel said a little teasingly, but also with her game face on looking around for any threats.

''Cruz you heard the lady. Back to the ship!'' Green commanded. And off they went. Not knowing how everyone on the ship would react to seeing Rachel alive.